Is it considered tacky to register for children's books?
Original post by Teri
I know this may sound like a dumb question, but I wanted to have a small collection of childrens books soon after the baby is born.
In the past though, I can't remember seeing this on other women's registries....maybe because it's more of a gift than 'must haves'?
What do you ladies think? Is it tacky to do this?
Teri
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Posted by Lunatrek
Teri, I think it's a cute idea! My best friend is having a baby in a few weeks and for her shower I bought her over $200 worth of children's books! She's one of my oldest friends and we were always such bookworms growing up. Plus, we always said we wanted to write a children's book together. So I bought a whole bunch and put them in a nice basket... she could barely lift it, but I think she was really happy!
Don't forget to get something by Shel Silverstein (thus, my avatar!)
Very cute idea on the basket! I swear, I can't wait for more of my friends to start having babies - I have SO many good ideas for shower things
What are some good books by S. Silverstein? I can't think of ANY right now but remember reading them when I was little.
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Posted by Teri
What are some good books by S. Silverstein? I can't think of ANY right now but remember reading them when I was little.
Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, The Giving Tree, and The Missing Piece are a few good ones. Where the Sidewalk ends is my favorite... my avatar comes from the poem 'Hug O' War', which you can read if you click on my profile name
2003fallwedding
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I don't think its tacky at all
Teri
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Posted by Lunatrek
Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, The Giving Tree, and The Missing Piece are a few good ones. Where the Sidewalk ends is my favorite... my avatar comes from the poem 'Hug O' War', which you can read if you click on my profile name
AHHH! A Light in the Attic! That's right! Thanks Jill! I'm adding it to my list I don't think I ever read the Giving Tree but have definitely heard about it.
Thanks!
SomedayBride
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definitely get 'The Giving Tree' It is one of my all time favorite books! I don't really remember many others, except 'Where the Wild Things Are' 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' 'Corduroy' and 'Animals should definitely not wear clothing'
Teri
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How could I forget?! Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs was one of my favorite books as a child!!! I LOVED that one! Remember that peanut butter and jelly sailboat?!
MrsTC
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I already bought 'Guess How Much I Love You' for my future baby LOL
jennjohn17
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I dont think its tacky! I plan on doing it. I have been collecting books for my future children for about 5 years now! Guess you can say I couldnt wait for this day!
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NO and as a future teacher I think you MUST register for them it is so important to read aloud to your kids, there is so much info online about this search for 'read aloud' or the 'read aloud method'' and you will see!
Diane
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I dont think it is tacky at all
Rainmama
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Definitely not tacky!!! I think books are the greatest gifts you can give...my daughter would pass up just about any toy to have her mom or dad read to her!
